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Best Computer Science Colleges in Alabama

43 accredited institutions in Alabama offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

43
Colleges
4,998
Graduates/yr
33
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Alabama

1
PublicMaster's
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
861
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$8,568
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicMaster's
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
690
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,832
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Auburn University
Auburn
666
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$10,704
In-State Tuition
79%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
495
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$10,120
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Troy University
Troy
333
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$9,792
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of South Alabama
Mobile
303
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$8,976
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
282
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$11,100
In-State Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
141
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$10,290
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner
114
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of North Alabama
Florence
93
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$10,200
In-State Tuition
54%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
Alabama State University
Montgomery
81
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$8,328
In-State Tuition
30%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Alabama A & M University
Normal
78
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$8,610
In-State Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicAssociate's
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery
72
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
69
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicBachelor's
Athens State University
Athens
60
Graduates/yr
$7,530
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Bevill State Community College
Jasper
57
Graduates/yr
$3,556
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden
39
Graduates/yr
$3,048
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals
39
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville
36
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham
36
Graduates/yr
52%
Acceptance
$21,500
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$17,530
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City
33
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Samford University
Birmingham
30
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$37,144
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,359
Net Price <$30K
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23
PublicAssociate's
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette
27
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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24
PublicAssociate's
Snead State Community College
Boaz
27
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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25
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
27
Graduates/yr
31%
Acceptance
$19,594
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$24,480
Net Price <$30K
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26
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville
27
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Oakwood University
Huntsville
24
Graduates/yr
51%
Acceptance
$20,722
Tuition
50%
Grad Rate
$18,518
Net Price <$30K
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28
PublicBachelor's
University of Montevallo
Montevallo
24
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$12,090
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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29
PublicAssociate's
Bishop State Community College
Mobile
24
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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30
PublicAssociate's
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa
24
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Talladega College
Talladega
21
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$12,130
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$12,875
Net Price <$30K
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32
PublicAssociate's
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville
21
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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33
PublicAssociate's
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia
21
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Miles College
Fairfield
18
Graduates/yr
$11,164
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$12,521
Net Price <$30K
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35
PublicAssociate's
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
18
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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36
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Selma
18
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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37
PublicAssociate's
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan
15
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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38
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham
12
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$12,360
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$19,256
Net Price <$30K
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39
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Mobile
Mobile
9
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$24,580
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$16,575
Net Price <$30K
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40
PublicAssociate's
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City
9
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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41
Private For-ProfitBachelor's
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery
9
Graduates/yr
$15,732
Tuition
0%
Grad Rate
$16,604
Net Price <$30K
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42
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Faulkner University
Montgomery
9
Graduates/yr
66%
Acceptance
$21,930
Tuition
37%
Grad Rate
$20,384
Net Price <$30K
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43
PublicAssociate's
Enterprise State Community College
Enterprise
6
Graduates/yr
$3,810
In-State Tuition
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Studying Computer Science in Alabama

Alabama has 43 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 4,998 graduates annually. Of these, 33 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Alabama residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.